Here's why:

* Neurons are specialized cells: They are the basic unit of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.

* Action potentials are electrical signals: These signals are how neurons communicate with each other.

* The process: Neurons have a unique structure that allows them to generate and propagate action potentials. This includes a cell body (soma), dendrites (receiving signals), and an axon (transmitting signals).

While other cells, like muscle cells, can also experience electrical activity, neurons are the only cells specifically designed to generate and transmit action potentials as their primary function.